Creating Magic

Out of the Pin Pod Archives, Creating Magic is sharing some of our favorite episodes of the Pin Pod! Truly the pin community's own Golden Trio, Steven is joined by the caring, fun-loving, energetic group behind Oddment and Tweak. Together, we explore the journey that's brought Oddment and Tweak from a a couple sketches in a notebook to one of the leading shops in the fandom inspired pin space.

Steven and Dani are joined by Haeli to hear her story of falling in love with the Harry Potter series at a young age and attending her first fan event

Steven and Dani have come to an end of their Harry Potter series rewatch with Deathly Hallows Part 2

It's been 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone movie, HBOMax released a 20th anniversary reunion show today and Steven, Dani, Katie and Russell are discussing their reactions to the show, what Harry Potter means to them and what they hope to see in the future.

Steven and Dani are joined by Conrad, director of the Mudblood Fan Film and Makenna, lead actor in the series to discuss the third and final part of Mudblood releasing December 17, 2021 at 9pm Eastern on YouTube @conradstudios

Dani and Steven are going by Rachel, Paula and Gerald as they bring you some holiday gift recommendations, from books to small shops to events and non-profit organizations there is something for everyone.   Full list of everything mentioned can be found on mouseandboltmedia.com    

Steven and Dani discuss their rewatch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Join Dani, Steven and Lauren as we discuss her shop Forbidden Forest Apothecary and the potion bottles that she creates!

Continuing their rewatch Dani and Steven discuss Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch with the Order of the Phoenix

Steven and Dani talk with Mona about the Harry Potter Trading Card Game and the vintage merch collection

Steven and Dani talk with Darren from Transfiguring Adoption and Cari, voice talent about the release of Darren's latest book, Gruhit's Hope releasing 10/19/2021

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch to discuss Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Steven and Dani continue their rewatch of the movies with their thoughts and opinions on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Dani and Steven continue their rewatch of the Harry Potter movies with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Dani and Steven rewatch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and discuss their thoughts and opinions of the first movie.

Steven and Dani are joined by Melissa, the creator behind Leakycon to discuss Harry Potter, growing a fan community and how she went from being a fan of Harry Potter to hosting multiple conventions. TW: transphobia and cyberstalking Note: Leakycon 2021 has been cancelled and will return in 2022

Steven sits down with returning guests and friends of the pod Russell Holly and Jordan Jackson to talk through " The Bad Batch" season finale, what the second season might bring, and more! Jordan can be found on IG at @specsandthings and on Twitter @specs_13. His music collaboration can be found on IG @raabers and on Twitter at @raabers_music. Russell can be found on IG and Twitter at @russellholl...

Steven and Dani are joined by debut author of "Before we were Blue" E.J. Schwartz to discuss her book releasing this September TW: Eating Disorder, Abuse

Russell and Katie join Steven and Dani to talk about the new Virtual Experiences, Chaos at Hogwarts and Wizards Take Flight at the Harry Potter New York Store *Update- The VR Experience is currently unavailable 5/2025*

Dani is going by Greg to discuss his trip to the preview of the Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition which opens in Covent Garden on July 12th. Learn about the exhibit and hear all about the new Butterbeer Bar!

Dani and Steven are talking with Conrad from ConradStudios and the person behind the Mudblood fan film on Youtube, part 1 is now available on YouTube and part 2 will release at 12 am Eastern on Friday July 9!

Steven and Dani are joined by Nicolette discussing her discovery of the Harry Potter series, her experience at the new Harry Potter New York Store and everything between

Steven and Dani are joined by Jennifer from The Soapy Cauldron Shop to discuss how she creates her bar soaps and the inspiration behind her products.

Steven had the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening of the Harry Potter New York store with some friends, join Steven, Dani, Russell and Katie as they talk in depth about the store as well as hear from multiple others on their reactions to the shop including friends of the pod Dank, Tylor and Sarah!